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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 280.85 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 280.85 and 124.83 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 280.85 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/280.85 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 280.85 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 35,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057.88/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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